AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
6,877 km
4,273 miles
ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
Distance
6,877 km
4,273 mi / 3,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
143°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AMS ARK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Arusha Airport
IATA Code AMS ARK
ICAO Code EHAM HTAR
City Amsterdam Arusha
Country Netherlands Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation -11 ft 4,550 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 -3.370000, 36.630000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Arusha (ARK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania is 6,877 kilometers (4,273 miles / 3,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:01 in Amsterdam, it's 21:01 in Arusha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,561 feet between the two airports. Arusha Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Arusha (ARK) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 339° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Arusha Airport (ARK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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